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www.barrytech.org 2012–2013 Barry Tech Catalog of Courses
welding
This course is certified by New York State.
In this course, students will learn to fuse
different types of metals. Welding and cutting
processes will be implemented in a real-world
shop setting utilizing state-of-the-art welding
equipment as well as computer numerical
control (CNC) plasma cutting equipment. They
will be able to assess and evaluate their welds
through nondestructive and metallurgical
destructive test methods. Identification,
selection, and application of welding electrodes
and filler rods will also be taught.
Students in this course are eligible to become
members of the student chapter of the American
Welding Society, where they will have the
opportunity to meet prospective employers on a
professional level.
Upon successful completion of this program,
students can earn their AWSD 1.1 Structural
Steel Qualification for both vertical and
overhead welding as well as the ASME section
IX 6G pipe certification. Students will be able to
take nationally-recognized welder qualification
tests (certifications) in accordance with the
American Welding Society and the American
National Standards Institute.
Careers in welding encompass many levels
of ability and salary ranges, and include
boilermaking, ironworking, welding, and
fabricating nuclear pipe vessels, as well as oil
and gas line installations.
Welders-in-training will learn:
• welding and cutting safety practices
• fabrication techniques
• blueprint reading
• weld symbol identification
• math-related skills applicable to pipe and
structural steel assemblies
Course available: Grades 11–12 Course length: 2 years
Placement: Regular Credits: Up to 4 CTE credits a year
Admissions criteria: Strong math skills and steady hand-eye coordination
earning high school credits
Students completing this two-year course may receive up to 8 CTE credits OR distributed credits
using any or all of the following:
1.0 credit Career and Financial Management 1.0 credit Math
1.0 credit English 1.0 credit Science
Class projects include:
• bicycle frames, barbeques, furniture,
tools, artwork, picture framing, custom
automotive accessories aluminum rim
repair, and many hours of practice for
welder qualification tests
Students will study and practice essential
welding processes, including:
• shielded metal arc welding (SMAW – stick)
• gas metal arc welding
(GMAW – MIG)
• gas tungston arc welding (GTAW – TIG)
• oxyacetylene applications
• cutting and brazing
• plasma cutting
Note: Steady hand-eye coordination is a must
for success in this course.
career opportunities
Many students gain entry-level employment
directly upon graduation. Others pursue further
studies at colleges or other post-secondary
institutions.
Typical job titles for welders include iron
worker’s apprentice, arc welder, certified welder,
flame cutter, gas welder, heliarc welder, welding
engineer, welding inspector, welder/mechanic,
welding supervisor, structural inspector, and
railing designer/fabricator.
college agreements
Upon completion of this course, students
may receive college credits subject to the
entrance requirements of each institution and
any additional criteria that may have been
established. Current college agreements include:
• Lincoln Technical Institute
• SUNY Delhi
work experience opportunities
Students who meet all eligibility requirements
may participate in supervised, real-world,
work-based learning offerings that include
clinics, shadow days, internships, or paid
Co-Op experiences at workplace sites such as:
• Abble Awning
• Forest Iron Works
• Local 1 Plumbers
• Local 137 Sheetmetal Union
• Local 638 Steamfitters
• Meisner Gallery
• Nassau County Department of Public Works
• National Grid (Keyspan)
• NYS DOT
• Sav Truck Center
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